Lingo

Size and Magnitude

23 Words

12m

thunder
1.
thun
der
Noun

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm.

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gargantuan
2.
gar
gan
tuan
Adjective

having an immense size

The construction project aimed to build a gargantuan skyscraper that would dominate the city skyline.

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jumbo
3.
jum
bo
Adjective

extremely large in size

The family ordered a jumbo pizza to satisfy their hunger, featuring an oversized crust and generous toppings.

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whopping
4.
who
pping
Adjective

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

The whopping prize money drew competitors from all over the world to the prestigious tournament.

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humongous
5.
hu
mon
gous
Adjective

extremely large in size

The explorer marveled at the humongous icebergs that floated majestically in the Arctic Ocean.

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6.
brob
ding
na
gian
Adjective

extremely large

The chef presented a brobdingnagian cake at the center of the banquet hall, impressing everyone with its grandeur.

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7.
gi
nor
mous
Adjective

extremely large in size

The ginormous pumpkin at the county fair broke records for its size, drawing crowds of amazed spectators.

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colossal
8.
co
lo
ssal
Adjective

extremely large in size or scale

The ancient ruins revealed the remains of a colossal structure that once stood as a testament to architectural marvels.

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thump
9.
thump
Verb

to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound

He thumped the table in frustration after a challenging day.

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wallop
10.
wa
llop
Verb

to hit forcefully

The boxer managed to wallop his opponent with a powerful right hook.

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infinitesimal
11.
in
fi
ni
te
si
mal
Noun

an extremely small quantity or amount that is almost negligible

The scientist measured an infinitesimal in the chemical reaction.

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12.
tit
chy
Adjective

extremely tiny

The titchy kitten struggled to climb up the tall couch.

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13.
shrim
py
Adjective

small in size or stature

The backpacker carried a shrimpy tent that was perfect for solo camping trips.

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14.
vest
po
cket
Adjective

small enough to fit in a vest pocket

He always carried a vest-pocket notebook to jot down his creative ideas whenever inspiration struck.

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wee
15.
wee
Adjective

(Scottish) very small in size

The toddler toddled around the garden, picking up wee flowers with tiny hands.

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16.
i
ckle
Adjective

very tiny in size

The ickle puppy snuggled into its bed, looking adorable and tiny.

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stupendous
17.
stu
pen
dous
Adjective

extremely astonishing in extent or degree

The company faced stupendous debts, making it difficult to recover financially.

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prodigious
18.
pro
di
gious
Adjective

impressively great in amount or degree

The earthquake caused a prodigious amount of damage to the city.

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stately
19.
state
ly
Adjective

having an impressive and dignified manner or appearance, often associated with grandeur or elegance

The queen made a stately entrance into the ballroom, her regal demeanor commanding the attention of all in attendance.

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20.
al
ti
tu
di
nous
Adjective

having great height or elevation

The altitudinous mountain peaks were covered in snow, creating a breathtaking and majestic vista.

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sweep
21.
sweep
Verb

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

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commodious
22.
co
mmo
dious
Adjective

having plenty of space for movement and storage

Despite the car's compact exterior, the interior is commodious, offering ample legroom and cargo space.

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voluminous
23.
vo
lu
mi
nous
Adjective

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

She wore a voluminous gown that swept across the ballroom floor.

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